Brandon, MS vs Northampton, MA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Brandon

77.5

#239 nationally

vs

Northampton

67.3

#1440 nationally

Brandon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 12.2). Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 11). Brandon leads in cost of living index (98 vs 129).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brandon, MS Northampton, MA
WhereAtHome Score 77.5 (#239) 67.3 (#1440)
Population 25,719 29,370
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $291,089 $503,242
Median Household Income $89,051 $80,981
Average Commute 25.6 min 21.3 min
Walk Score 11 44
Crime Level 2.4 12.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 98 129
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+47.1 D+41.9